1. HEALTHY FAMILY
RELATIONSHIPS!!!

2. JOURNAL
Write about your favorite
family tradition.
 What makes this tradition so great?
 When does it occur?
 Who participates?

3. FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
HEALTHY
FAMILIES ARE
THE
FOUNDATION OF
A HEALTHY
SOCIETY.

4. WHAT IS A FAMILY?
FAMILY: The basic unit of society
 What does family mean to you?
 Why is it be important to establish healthy families?
 Promoting healthy families contributes to a healthy society!
 How can we promote healthy families?

5. A HEALTHY FAMILY
 Members freely express mutual love & respect
 Members communicate effectively with one another
 Members provide support, protection, & encouragement
to each other
 Members actively practice the 3 C’s of relationships:
 Communication
 Cooperation
 Compromise

6. FUNCTION OF THE FAMILY
Culture & Tradition
Emotional Needs
Physical Needs
Social Needs

7. HEALTH TRIANGLE
Mental/Emotional Health
Social Health Physical Health

8. HEALTH TRIANGLE
 Mental & Emotional Health
 Family members nurture and support one another.
 They contribute to a sense of belonging and a feeling of security.
 Physical Health
 The Family provides food, clothing, and shelter to its members.
 Family members also promote healthful behaviors and safety skills.
 Social Health
 The family helps its members develop communication skills and the
ability to get along with others.

9. TYPES OF FAMILIES
 Nuclear Family: two parents and one or more
children living in the same place .
 Single Parent Family: one parent caring for one or
more children.
 Blended Family: consists of a married couple and
their children from previous marriages (formed when
a single parent remarries).

10. TYPES OF FAMILIES
 Extended Family: a family that includes additional
relatives beyond parents and children.
 Adoptive Family: consist of a parent or parents and
one or more adopted children. Can have both
adopted and biological children.
 Foster Family: the temporary placement of children
in the homes of adults who are not related to them.

11. STRESSES ON THE FAMILY
 Changes in Family Structure
 Birth and Adoption
 Separation and Divorce
 Remarriage
 Death of a family member
 Changes in Family Circumstances
 Moving to a new home
 Changes in the family’s financial situation
 Illness and disability
 Alcohol or other drug abuse

12. CHANGES OCCURRING IN THE
FAMILY TODAY
 Dual Income
 How does this affect the family?
 Blended Families
 How can this cause stress in the family?
 Why is this a new situation we are being face with?
 Single Parents
 What difficulties can this cause?
 Why is this a new circumstance today?

13. BIRTH ORDER
 Birth order: The order in which children are born into
a family influences the development of the children.
 Each group is to list the advantages and disadvantages of
their birth order on the butcher paper. Each group will
present their findings.

14. OLDEST CHILD
 Usually set up as an example to the other
children.
 Treated more like an adult by his/her parents.
 A high achiever.
 Given and accepts more responsibility than the
other children.
 Usually college-bound.
 Independent.
 Affectionate.

15. MIDDLE CHILD
May work extra-hard to get recognition.
Is usually a peacemaker.
Is somewhat average in schoolwork, but is an
all-around good student.
Is usually a calm, even-tempered adult.

16. YOUNGEST CHILD
 Gets a lot of attention, along with a lot of bossing.
 May be spoiled.
 Usually matures quickly.
 May be undisciplined and irresponsible.
 Is easy-going about school.
 Likes to associate with someone who takes charge of
situations.

17. HOW TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY
RELATIONSHIPS…
MAKE DEPOSITES!!!!!
“You are 100% responsible for 50% of the
relationship!!”
 Demonstrate care & love
 Show support, especially during difficult times
 Demonstrate trust
 Express commitment
 Be responsible
 Spend time together
 Respect individuality
 Work together to solve problems
 Be sensitive to others’ needs